2016 SKODA FABIA warning

Table of Contents
Materials defect liability and ŠKODA warranty
for new cars4
On-board literature
6
Notes
7
Structure of the Owner's Manual and further
information
8
Abbreviations
Safety
Passive Safety
10
General information
10
Correct and safe seated position
10
Seat belts
13
Wearing seat belts
13
Inertia reel and belt pre-tensioners
15
Airbag system
16
Description of the airbag system
16
Airbag deactivation
18
Transporting children safely
20
Child seat
20
Fastening systems
23
Operation
cockpit
26
Overview
25
Instruments and warning lights
27
Instrument cluster
27
Warning lights
28
Information system
36
Driver information system
36
Operation of the information system
38Driving data (Multifunction display)38MAXI DOT display40
Service interval display
41
SmartGate
42
Unlocking and opening
44
Unlocking and locking
44
Anti-theft alarm system
49
Tailgate
50
window operation
50
Lights and visibility
53
Lights
53
Interior lighting
57
Visibility
58
Windscreen wipers and washers
59
Rear view mirror
61
Seats and headrests
62
Front seats
62
Rear seats
63
Headrests
64
Front seat heater
65
Useful features
66
Interior fittings
66
Tablet holder
73
Transport of cargo
75
Luggage compartment and transporting
objects
75
Variable loading floor in the luggage
compartment
81
Bicycle carrier in the luggage compartment
82
Transportation on the roof rack
84
Heating and ventilation
85
Heating, manual air conditioning system,
Climatronic
85Driving
Starting-off and driving90
Starting and stopping the engine
90
START-STOPsystem
92
Brakes and Parking
93
Manual gear shifting and pedals
95
Automatic transmission
96
Running in and economical driving
98
Avoiding damage to your vehicle
99
Assist systems
100
General information
100
Braking and stabilisation systems
101
Parking aid (ParkPilot)
103
Reversing camera
105
Cruise Control System
107
Speed limiter
108
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
110
Front Assist
114
Fatigue detection
116
Tyre pressure monitoring
117
Towing device and trailer
119
Hitch
119
Using hitch
123
General Maintenance
Care and maintenance
127
Service work, adjustments and technical
alterations
127
Service intervals
129
Cleaning and care
131
Inspecting and replenishing
135
Fuel
135
Engine compartment
137
Engine oil
139
Coolant
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Notes
Terms used - a workshop that carries out specialist service tasks for
ŠKODA vehicles. A specialist garage can be a ŠKODA partner, a ŠKODA
service partner or an independent workshop.
- A workshop that has been contractually authorised
by ŠKODA AUTO or its sales partner to service ŠKODA vehicles and to
sell ŠKODA Genuine Parts.
- A company that has been authorised by ŠKODA AUTO or its
sales partner to sell new ŠKODA vehicles and, when applicable, to serv-
ice them using ŠKODA Genuine Parts and sell ŠKODA Genuine Parts.
Text notes - Short press (e.g. a button) within 1 s
- Long press (e.g. a button) for more than 1 s
Explanation of symbolsReference to the introductory module of a chapter with important infor-
mation and safety warningsSituations in which the vehicle must be stopped as soon as possible®Registered trademarkTelephone operation in the MAXI DOT displayText display in the segment display→Marker to the next operation stepWARNINGTexts with this symbol warn of a serious accident, injury or loss of life .
CAUTION
Texts with this symbol draw attention to the risk of vehicle damage or possible
inoperability of some systems.
Note
Texts with this symbol contain additional information.“Specialist garage”“ŠKODA Service Partner”“ŠKODA Partner”“Press”“Hold”7Notes

WARNING■The front seats and all head restraints must be adjusted to match body
size at all times and the seat belt must always be fastened properly to pro-
vide the most effective levels of protection to passengers.■
Each occupant must correctly fasten the seat belt belonging to the seat.
Children must be fastened » page 20, Transporting children safely with a
suitable restraint system.
■
The seat backrests must not be tilted too far back when driving, as this
will impair the function of the seat belts and of the airbag system – risk of
injury!
WARNINGBy sitting incorrectly, the occupant is risking life-threatening injuries.
The correct seating position for the driver
Fig. 2
Correct seated position for the driver/correct steering wheel posi-
tion
Read and observe
on page 11 first.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident,we recommend the following settings.
Adjust the driver’s seat in the forward/back direction so that the pedals
can be fully depressed with slightly bent legs.
Adjust the seat backrest so that the highest point of the steering wheel
can be reached with your arms at a slight angle.
Adjust the steering wheel so that the distance between the steering
wheel and your chest is at least 25 cm » Fig. 2 -
A
.
Adjust the headrest so that the top edge of the headrest is, where possi-
ble, at the same level as the upper part of your head (not for seats with
integrated headrests) » Fig. 2 - B
.
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 13, Wearing seat belts .
WARNING■
A distance of least 25 cm to the steering wheel should be maintained,
otherwise the airbag system will not be able to protect you - There is a risk
to life!■
When driving, hold the steering wheel with both hands firmly on the out-
er edge in the “9 o'clock” and “3 o'clock” position » Fig. 2. Never hold the
steering wheel in the “12 o'clock” position or in any other way (e.g. in the
middle, inner edge of the steering wheel or similar). Otherwise, you could
sustain serious injury to the arms, hands and head if the airbag is activated.
■
Ensure there are no objects in the driver's footwell as they may get be-
hind the pedals while driving. You would then no longer be able to operate
the clutch, brake or acceleration pedals.
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Fig. 3
Adjusting the steering wheel position
Read and observe
on page 11 first.
The height and forward/back position of the steering wheel can be adjusted.
›
Swing the safety lever under the steering wheel in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 3 .
›
Adjust the steering wheel to the desired position. The steering wheel can be
adjusted in direction of arrow
2
.
›
Pull the holder until it stops in arrow direction
3
. 

11Passive Safety

WARNING■Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving, but only
when the vehicle is stationary!■
The safety lever must always be locked so that the steering wheel cannot
accidentally change position – There is a risk of accident!
Correct seating position for the front passenger
Read and observe
on page 11 first.
For passenger safety and to reduce the risk of injury in an accident, the follow-ing instructions must be observed.
Position the front passenger seat back as far as possible. The front pas-
senger must maintain a distance of at least 25 cm to the dash panel so
that the airbag offers the greatest possible safety if it is deployed.
Adjust the head restraint so that the top edge of the head restraint is at
the same level as the upper part of your head » Fig. 2 on page 11 -
B
(not
for seats with integrated headrest).
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 13.
WARNING■
A distance of least 25 cm to the dash panel should be maintained, other-
wise the airbag system will not be able to protect you - There is a risk to
life!■
Always keep your feet in the footwell when the car is being driven – nev-
er place your feet on the instrument panel, out of the window or on the
surface of the seats! You will be exposed to increased risk of injury if it be-
comes necessary to apply the brake or in the event of an accident. If an air-
bag is deployed, you may suffer fatal injuries when adopting an incorrect
seated position!
Correct seating position for the passengers in the rear seats
Read and observe
on page 11 first.
For the safety of the passengers in the rear seats, and to reduce the risk of
injury in an accident, the following instructions must be observed.
Adjust the head restraint such that the top edge of the head restraint is,
where possible, at the same level as the upper part of the head » Fig. 2 on
page 11 -
B
.
Correctly fasten the seat belt » page 13, Wearing seat belts .
12Safety

Seat belts
Wearing seat belts
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Correct routing of seat belt
14
Fastening and unfastening seat belts
14
Seat belts that are fastened correctly offer good protection in the event of an
accident. They reduce the risk of an injury and increase the chance of survival
in the event of a major accident.
The seat belts reduce kinetic energy to a considerable extent. They also pre-
vent uncontrolled movements which, in turn, may well result in severe injuries.
When transporting a child the following instructions must be observed
» page 20 , Transporting children safely .
WARNING■
Fasten seat belts before every journey! This also applies to other passen-
gers - there is a danger of injury!■
Maximum seat belt protection is only achieved if you are correctly seated
» page 10 , Correct and safe seated position .
■
The seat backrests of the front seats must not be tilted too far to the
rear, otherwise the seatbelts can lose their effectiveness.
WARNINGInformation on dealing with the safety belts■The belt webbing must not be jammed in-between at any point or twis-
ted or chafe against any sharp edges.■
Make sure you do not catch the seat belt in the door when closing it.
WARNINGInformation on the proper use of the safety belts■Adjust the height of the belt in such a way that the shoulder part of the
belt is roughly positioned across the middle of your shoulder - on no ac-
count across your neck.WARNING (Continued)■ No two persons (also not children) should ever use a single seat belt to-
gether.■
The lock tongue should only be inserted into the lock which is the correct
one for your seat. Wrong use of the safety belt will reduce its capacity to
protect and the risk of injury increases.
■
Many layers of clothing and loose clothing (e. g. a winter coat over a jack-
et) do not allow you to be correctly seated and impairs proper operation of
the seat belts.
■
Do not use clamps or other objects to adjust seat belts (e.g. for shorten-
ing the belts for smaller persons).
■
The seat belts for the rear seats can only fulfil their function reliably
when the seat backrests are correctly locked into position » page 63.
WARNINGInformation on the care and maintenance of the safety belts■The belt webbing must always be kept clean. Soiled belt webbing may im-
pair proper operation of the inertia reel » page 134.■
The seat belts must not be removed or changed in any way. Do not at-
tempt to repair the seat belts yourself.
■
Check the condition of all the seat belts on a regular basis. If damage to
the parts of the seat belt system (e.g. the strap, the belt connectors, the
retractor, the lock or similar) are detected, the seat belt in question must
be replaced by a specialist immediately.
■
Seat belts which have been subject to stress in an accident should be re-
placed by a specialist garage. The anchorage points for the belts should al-
so be checked.
13Seat belts

Correct routing of seat beltFig. 4
Routing of belt webbing over the shoulders and the lap belt/Rout-
ing of belt webbing for an expectant mother
Fig. 5
Seat belt height adjusters for front seats
Read and observe
on page 13 first.
It is important that the belt is properly routed to ensure seat belts offer the
maximum protection.
The shoulder belt should be positioned approximately over the middle of your
shoulder (under no circumstances across your neck) and lie flush to the
chest » Fig. 4 - 
.
The lower part of the belt should run across the pelvis (it should not lie on top
of the stomach) and must always fit snugly » Fig. 4 - 
.
For pregnant women , the lower part of the belt must be positioned as low
down as possible across the pelvis, to avoid exerting any pressure on the low-
er abdomen » Fig. 4 - 
.
Seat belt height adjusters for front seats›Push the return pulley upwards in the direction of arrow » Fig. 5 -  .›
Or : push together the mechanism in the direction of arrows
1
and push the
return pulley downwards in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 5 - 
.
›
Then pull firmly on the belt to ensure that the seat belt height adjuster has
correctly locked in place.
WARNING■ Always ensure that the webbing of the seat belts is properly routed. Seat
belts which are not correctly adjusted can themselves cause injuries even,
in minor accidents.■
A seat belt which is hanging too loose can result in injuries, as your body
is moved forward by the kinetic energy produced in an accident and is then
abruptly held firm by the belt.
■
The belt webbing must not run across solid or fragile objects (e.g. pencils,
spectacles, pens, keys etc.). Such objects can cause injury.
Fastening and unfastening seat belts
Fig. 6
Fastening/unfastening the seat belt
Read and observe
on page 13 first.
Before fastening the belt
›
Adjust the head restraint properly (does not apply to seats with integrated
head restraints).
›
Adjust the seat (applies to the front seats).
›
Adjust the belt height (applies to the front seats).
Fastening
›
Use the lock tongue to slowly pull the webbing over your chest and pelvis. 
14Safety

›Insert the lock tongue into the belt buckle belonging to the seat
» Fig. 6 - 
until you hear it click into place.›
Pull on the belt to check that it has engaged correctly in the lock.
Release
›
Grip the lock tongue and press the red button in the buckle » Fig. 6 - 
, the
lock tongue pops out.
›
Guide the belt back by hand so that the seat belt does not twist and the
webbing rolls up fully.
WARNINGThe reel opening for the lock tongue must not be blocked otherwise the
lock tongue will not lock into place properly.
Inertia reel and belt pre-tensioners
 Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Inertia reel
15
Belt tensioners
15
Inertia reel
Each seat belt is equipped with an inertia reel.
The seat belt can move freely when it is pulled slowly. The seat belt is locked
by the inertia reel when it is pulled suddenly. The belts also lock under full
braking, under acceleration, when driving downhill and when cornering.
WARNINGIf the seat belt does not lock when pulling sharply on it, have it inspected
immediately by a specialist garage.
Belt tensioners
Safety for the driver and front passenger wearing their seat belts is enhanced
by the belt tensioners fitted to the inertia reels of the front three-point seat
belts.
If there is a collision of a certain severity, the seat belts are tightened by the
belt tensioner so that unwanted body motion is prevented.
Belt tensioners are not activated in the event of minor collisions, in the case
of a roll-over and also not in accidents in which no major forces are produced.WARNING■ Any work on the belt tensioner system, including the removal and instal-
lation of system components because of other repair work, must only be
carried out by a specialist garage.■
If the belt tensioners have been deployed, it is then necessary to replace
the entire system.
Note
■ The belt tensioners can also be deployed if the seat belts are not fastened.■Smoke is generated when the belt tensioners are deployed. This is not an in-
dication of a fire in the vehicle.15Seat belts

Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
System description
16
Airbag deployment
17
Safety instructions
17
The airbag system provides, as a supplement to the seat belts, additional oc-
cupant protection during severe frontal and side-on collisions.
The airbag will only provide optimum protection in conjunction with wearing
the seat belt, the airbag is not a substitute for the seat belts .
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the  indicator light
in the instrument cluster » page 31.
System description
Fig. 7
Airbag installation points
Airbag installation points » Fig. 7
Front airbags
Side airbags
Head airbags
ABCFront airbags - the forward thrust of the driver and of the front passenger is
cushioned when they make contact with the fully-inflated airbag, and the risk
of injury to head and chest is thus reduced.
The front airbags can be identified by the lettering 
featured on the steer-
ing wheel and on the dash panel on the passenger side.
Side airbags - The load of the occupants is cushioned when plunged into the
fully inflated airbag. The risk of injury to the entire upper body (chest, stomach
and pelvis) is reduced on the side facing the door.
The side air bags can be identified by a label with the lettering 
marked on
the front seat backrests.
Head airbags - The forward movement of the body is cushioned when it
makes contact with the fully inflated airbag, and the risk of injury to head and
chest is thus reduced.
The head airbags are provided with the lettering marked on the B-pillar
cladding.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the airbag system consists of the
following parts. ▶ Individual airbags.
▶ Warning light in the instrument cluster
» page 31.
▶ Key switch for the front passenger airbag » page 19.
▶ Warning light for the front passenger airbag in the middle of the dash panel
» page 19 .16Safety